Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary observed in Qatar
The Sheraton Hotel in Doha was lit with the colors of the Golden Arrow Head on Sunday to commemorate Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary as the Embassy of Guyana in the State of Qatar hosted its first Independence Day reception.
Guyana’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency, Safraaz Shadood is cutting the ceremonial cake with Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim Bin Ali Al Mohannadi as Director of MOFA Protocol Department, HE Ibrahim Yousif Fakhroo looks on
In attendance were the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim Bin Ali Al Mohannadi; Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Protocol Department, HE Ibrahim Yousif Fakhroo, along with other Qatari nationals, members of the business community, the diplomatic corps and members of the Guyanese diaspora.
The feature address was done by Guyana’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency, Safraaz Shadood, who paid tribute to Guyana’s journey to Independence and outlined the socio-economic initiatives of President Dr Irfaan Ali.
The Sheraton Hotel in Doha showcases the Golden Arrowhead to commemorate Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary
This was followed by a cultural presentation by Julia Theresa Kanhai and a Cake Cutting Ceremony with the dignitaries.
Guests also enjoyed an exhibition hosted by the Guyanese community in Qatar, and were treated to Guyanese cuisine, including the National Dish known as ‘Pepperpot’.
Director of UMAMI, Chris Persaud also gifted samples of the native-made cassareep while Salmah Hack, a Guyanese chef living in Qatar shared her customised recipe.
Guyana’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency, Safraaz Shadood and Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim Bin Ali Al Mohannadi at the function
There was also a live performance by famous calligrapher, Abdul Kareem who gifted multiple pieces of his work to the Qatari and Guyanese Governments along with other guests to honor the bilateral ties between the two nations.
The staff at the Embassy of Guyana in Qatar extends their gratitude to all who contributed to this memorable event and extend best wishes to the people of Guyana on the occasion of its Independence anniversary.
